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West Virginia University (Hybrid) Administrative Manager - WVU Cancer Institute/Cancer Prevention and Con in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Administrative Manager in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control. About the Opportunity The WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Manager to support the development and growth of the WVUCI-wide Cancer Control and Population Science (CCPS) Research Program, one of three research programs integral to WVUCI's goal of becoming a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Qualified candidates will support the Associate Director of Cancer Control and Population Science with research project management and administrative tasks; supervise all CCPS staff; organize and manage all required CCPS meetings, retreats, and seminars; support the Institute Director; and provide strategic leadership and management support to various committees. This position will oversee all aspects of program management and research project implementation for specified grants, subcontracts, or other projects; manage day-to-day programming; develop and submit IRB protocols; manage grant application processes, budgets, and progress and continuation reports; and recruit, maintain, and supervise a program team to meet all deliverables. Duties may include other CPC or WVUCI projects and responsibilities as assigned. The position will build relationships and increase research collaborations with strategic partners, including researchers, community members, public health agencies and programs, health systems, and other academic institutions and cancer centers from within the state and across the nation. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: * 37.5-hour work week * 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) * 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) * 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) * WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits * 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. * Wellness programs
What You'll Do Research and Program Development * Provide meaningful strategic and technical expertise to the Associate Director for CCPS and the Institute Director in the areas of cancer prevention and control research administration, project planning, and management. * Prepare and submit new funding proposals and ensure the continuation of existing programs, grants, and contracts. * Develop and manage the strategic plan for the CCPS component of the CCSG competitive application, including progress reports and other information requested by the NCI. * Establish and maintain positive working relationships with CCPS Research Program faculty members and staff at WVUCI and at other cancer centers in the U.S. * Assist CCPS Research Program members with data collection... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.